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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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