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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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