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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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