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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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