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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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