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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver 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 online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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