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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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