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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people 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 online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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