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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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