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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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