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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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