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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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