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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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