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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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