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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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