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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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