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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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