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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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