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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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