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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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