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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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