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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators 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 MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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