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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning enable students 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. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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