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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the 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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