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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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