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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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