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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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