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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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