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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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