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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually 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 blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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