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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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