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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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