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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education