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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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