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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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