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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business 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 institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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