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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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