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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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