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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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