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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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