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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling 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. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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