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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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