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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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