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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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