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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always 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 subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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