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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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