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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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