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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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