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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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