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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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