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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans 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 online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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