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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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