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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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