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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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