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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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