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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically 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 many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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