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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important 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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