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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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