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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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