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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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