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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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