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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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