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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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