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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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