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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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