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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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