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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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