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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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