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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people 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 massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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