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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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