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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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