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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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