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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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