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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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