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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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