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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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