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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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