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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering 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. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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