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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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