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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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