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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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