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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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