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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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