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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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