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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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