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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners 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. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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