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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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