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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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