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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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