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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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