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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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