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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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