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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for students 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 a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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