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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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