Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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