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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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