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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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