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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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