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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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