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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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