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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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