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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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