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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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