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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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