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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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