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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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