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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around 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 customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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