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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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