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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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