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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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