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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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