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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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