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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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