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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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