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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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