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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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