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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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