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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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