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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education