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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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