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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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