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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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