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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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