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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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