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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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