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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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