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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure 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 optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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