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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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