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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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