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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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