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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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