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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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