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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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