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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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