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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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