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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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