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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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