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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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