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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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