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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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