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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually 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 many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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