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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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