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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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