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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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