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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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