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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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