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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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