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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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