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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually 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 blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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