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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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