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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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