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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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