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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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