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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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