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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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