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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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