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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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