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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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