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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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