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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. 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 these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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