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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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