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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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