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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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