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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering students 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. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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