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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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