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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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