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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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