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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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