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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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