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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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