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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major 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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