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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently 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 e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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