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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not 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 quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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