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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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