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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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