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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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