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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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