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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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