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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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