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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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