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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs 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 many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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