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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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