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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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