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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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