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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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