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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free 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 subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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