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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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