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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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