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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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