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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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