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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the 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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