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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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