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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). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important 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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