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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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