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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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