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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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