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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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