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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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