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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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