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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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