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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 (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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