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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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