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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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