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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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