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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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