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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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