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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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