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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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