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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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