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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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