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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. 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 lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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