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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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