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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for learners 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 several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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