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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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