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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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