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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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