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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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