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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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