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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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