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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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