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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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