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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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