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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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