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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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