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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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