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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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