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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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