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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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