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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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