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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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