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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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