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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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