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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major 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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