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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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