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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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