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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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