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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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