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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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