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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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