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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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