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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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