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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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