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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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