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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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