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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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