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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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