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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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