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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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