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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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