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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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