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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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