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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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