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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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