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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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