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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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