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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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