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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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