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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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