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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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