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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes 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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