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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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