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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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