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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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