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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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