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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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