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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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