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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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