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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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