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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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