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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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