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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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