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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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