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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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