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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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