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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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