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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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