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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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