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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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