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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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