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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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