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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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