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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major 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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