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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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