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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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