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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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