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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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