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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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