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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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