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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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