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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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