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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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