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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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