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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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