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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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