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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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