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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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