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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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