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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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