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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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