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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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