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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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