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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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