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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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