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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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