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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly 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 numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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