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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines 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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