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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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