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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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