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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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