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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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