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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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