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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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