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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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