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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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