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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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