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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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