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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students 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 issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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