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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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