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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always 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 have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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