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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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