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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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