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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students 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. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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