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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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