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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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