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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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