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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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