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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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