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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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