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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans 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. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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