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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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