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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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