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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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