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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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