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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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