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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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