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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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