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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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