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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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