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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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