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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always 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 quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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