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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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