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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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