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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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