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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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