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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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