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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students 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 issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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