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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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