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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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