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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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