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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students 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 quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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