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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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