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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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