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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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