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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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