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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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