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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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