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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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