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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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