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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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