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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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