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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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