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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This 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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