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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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