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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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