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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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