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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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