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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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