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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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