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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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