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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver 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 ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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