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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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