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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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