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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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