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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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