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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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