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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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