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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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