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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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