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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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