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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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