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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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