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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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