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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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