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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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