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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly 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 several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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