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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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