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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically 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 quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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