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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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