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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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