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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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