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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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