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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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