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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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