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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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