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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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