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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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