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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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