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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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