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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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