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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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