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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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