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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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