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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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