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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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