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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes 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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