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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently 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 quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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