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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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