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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally 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 numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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