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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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