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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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