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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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