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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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