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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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