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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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