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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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