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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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