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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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