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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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