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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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