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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have provided the means for students all over 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 massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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