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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations 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 online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp 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 crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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