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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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