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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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