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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free 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 numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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