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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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