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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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