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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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