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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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