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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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