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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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