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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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