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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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