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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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