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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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