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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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