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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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