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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free 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 many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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