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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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