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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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