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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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