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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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