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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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