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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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