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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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