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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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