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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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