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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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