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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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