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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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