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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for learners 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 lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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