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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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