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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major 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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