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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally 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 online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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