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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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