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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not 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 a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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