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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different 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 teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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