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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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