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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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