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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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