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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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