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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online 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 in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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