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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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