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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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