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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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