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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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