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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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