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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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