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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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