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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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