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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different 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 teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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