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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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