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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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