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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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