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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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