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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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