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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC 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 experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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