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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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