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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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