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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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