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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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