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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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