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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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