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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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