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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally 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 quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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