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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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