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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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