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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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