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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education