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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the major 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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