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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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