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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education have empowered humans 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. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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