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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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