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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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