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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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