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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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