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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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