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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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