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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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