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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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