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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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