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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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