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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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