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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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