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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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