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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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