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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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