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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. 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 MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently 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 topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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