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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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