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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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