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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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