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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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