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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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